Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in the Wausau area?
Do you have COVID-19 symptoms? Have you been in close contact with someone with COVID-19? If your answer is “yes” to either of these questions, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it’s time to get tested, even if you are fully vaccinated.
The state of Wisconsin has partnered with local health departments, community testing sites, pharmacies and health care providers to offer testing. The type of testing available and the minimum age requirement for testing varies by site.
Due to the increased rates of COVID-19 across the state and country, there is an increased demand for testing. As a result, some locations have limited testing appointments available. Please check with your provider for availability and schedule an appointment or preregister, as required. Additional information on community testing sites also is available on the Wisconsin DHS website.
These testing sites are currently available in the Wausau area. This listing will be updated as new information becomes available.
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Wausau
Marathon Park East Gate Hall, 801 Garfield Ave.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 4, Feb. 7, Feb. 11, Feb. 14 and Feb. 18. Offered through the Marathon County Health Department. Appointments can be scheduled at register.covidconnect.wi.gov; walk-ins are welcome. Nasal PCR testing for anyone 12 months and older who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone who has tested positive. For more information, call 715-261-1900.
Marathon Park East Gate Hall, 801 Garfield Ave.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Offered through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau. Rapid antigen and PCR testing is available to anyone 5 years and older. Appointments are required at www.wihealthconnect.com. For questions, contact the COVID-19 Hotline at covid@uwsp.edu or 715-346-2619.
Walgreens, 105 Central Bridge St.: Free drive-thru PCR testing for patients ages 3 and older. Testing by appointment; register through the Walgreens app, online at walgreens.com or call 715-845-8279.
CVS, 102 Central Bridge St.: Drive-thru PCR testing for patients ages 3 and older. Testing by appointment; register through the CVS app, online at cvs.com or call 715-842-0744.
Walgreens, 504 S. 17th Ave.: Free drive-thru PCR and rapid diagnostic testing for patients ages 3 and older. Testing by appointment; register through the Walgreens app, online at walgreens.com or call 715-848-8730.
Weston
Walgreens, 5305 Business Highway 51 S.: Free drive-thru PCR and rapid diagnostic testing for patients ages 3 and older. Testing by appointment; register through the Walgreens app, online at walgreens.com or call 715-355-9640.
Aspirus Weston Clinic, 4005 Community Center Drive: Testing by appointment; login to the MyAspirus app, visit myaspirus.org or call 844-568-0701.
Merrill
Merrill Festival Fairgrounds, 2001 E. Second St.: Noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 8. Offered by the Lincoln County Health Department. Drive-thru testing for individuals 12 month and older who have symptoms of COVID-19 or are close contacts of someone who has tested positive for the virus. Appointments are not required, but pre-registration at register.covidconnect.wi.gov is encouraged. For more information, call 715-536-0307.
Walgreens, 101 N. Center Ave.: Free drive-thru PCR and rapid diagnostic testing for patients ages 3 and older. Testing by appointment; register through the Walgreens app, online at walgreens.com or call 715-539-0218.
Antigo
Walgreens, 2204 Neva Road: Free drive-thru PCR and rapid diagnostic testing for patients ages 3 and older. Testing by appointment; register through the Walgreens app, online at walgreens.com or call 715-627-7430.
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Public Library, 203 First St.: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. Offered through the Marathon County Health Department. Appointments can be scheduled at http://register.covidconnect.wi.gov; walk-ins are welcome. Nasal PCR testing for anyone 12 months and older who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive. For more information, call 715-261-1900.
Medford
Medford Fire Department, 844 W. Broadway Ave.: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Free drive-thru testing offered by the Taylor County Health Department. Rapid testing (about 15-20 minutes for results) and PCR testing (about two to five days for results) available for anyone 2 years and older. Preregister online at register.covidconnect.wi.gov.
Aspirus Medford Hospital, 135 S. Gibson St.: Testing by appointment; login to the MyAspirus app, visit myaspirus.org or call 844-568-0701.
This article originally appeared on Wausau Daily Herald: Where to get a rapid test, PCR test for COVID-19 in the Wausau area
